The five French brands rethinking affordable luxury

The pursuit of high-quality apparel at reasonable prices is not to be dismissed. While we are all aware with low and high end options, what about when you want to invest in quality that you can rely on without breaking the bank? Fortunately, there are an increasing number of brands selling great ...

Networks in France band together to compete with Netflix

On Friday, three French television networks revealed that they will be creating their own streaming website in an effort to compete with American behemoths Netflix and Amazon. The new site, dubbed Salto, will be a collaboration between France Televisions, a public broadcaster, and TF1 and M6, two...

France drops case against Facebook over 'cookies'

On Thursday, French privacy regulators announced they were closing their investigation into Facebook, finding that the US internet giant has altered its data collection practices to be in line with French law. In December of 2016, the French regulator CNIL fined Facebook 60 million euros (about $...

There will be a plethora of opportunities in 2023 to immerse yourself in the rich culture of France at one of the many festivals celebrating anything from history to imagination.

Festivals are a fantastic opportunity for anyone, whether they live in France or are simply visiting, to experience the country's vibrant culture. Throughout the year, you can choose from a wide variety of amazing French festivals. A wide variety of topics are honoured, from kites and lemons ...

Amazon receives a hefty charge from French authorities due to disputes over reseller agreements

Competition, consumer, and anti-fraud office (DGCCRF) issued a statement saying it has already ordered the corporation to fix "a major imbalance in contractual conditions to Amazon's benefit" in December 2021. Amazon missed the March 22 deadline by a wide margin, and the fine it pai...

Expert to French privacy watchdog says Apple should pay a 6 million euro fine

Apple should face a 6 million euro ($6.3 million) fine for breach of privacy a  top advisor to France's data protection authority's penalty board recommended on Monday that Apple be fined 6 million euros ($6.3 million) for violating privacy rules. The CNIL's sanction body can cho...

After a 15-month break, French concert halls and clubs are set to resume in the coming weeks

Concerts are set to restart in France on June 30th, and nightclubs will open again on July 9th, but only for those who have been vaccinated or have had a recent test that came back negative. No masks are required, however they are still strongly suggested. President of France Emmanuel Macron met ...

The French and the rest of the world pay tribute to Charles Aznavour, the "French Frank Sinatra"

On Monday, the great French singer Charles Aznavour passed away at the ripe old age of 94, and on Friday, his memorial service was held at Les Invalides, a national monument in the centre of Paris. Emmanuel Macron, the current president of France, will speak at a ceremony in the courtyard of Les ...

Both Prime Minister Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron will give keynote addresses at the 25th annual Bengaluru Tech Summit

The 25th edition of Asia's largest Tech Event, "Bengaluru Tech Summit," will kick off on November 16 with keynote speeches from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron. Taking place in person from November 16-18, this flagship event is being co-hosted by th...

In spite of economic gloom and cyber threats, French start-ups are hopeful about the future

French start-ups are confident in their future despite the current economic climate, job cuts in the technology industry, and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study reveals. A report by EY and France Digitale, published on Tuesday, found that over 40% of French start-up CEOs expect thei...

Inspector of Gadgets: French Tech Companies Reveal the Future

The number of French companies present was third most, after the United States and China, and the best app award went to a Nantes, France, start-up called My Script for its handwriting tool Nebo. Thirty additional companies also received CES Innovation Awards. In the words of French Tech, a gover...

In this article, we'll look at five current trends that French women are trying out

You may find countless pictures of people dressed casually in jeans, jackets, and ballet flats if you do a Google image search for "French style." There's nothing wrong with this per se, but it's also not an accurate depiction of French fashion. French women are as aware of fash...

Your guide to the French dental office, complete with a glossary of terms and cost estimates

The dentist is as unfairly feared in France as they are everywhere else. We all know it's crucial to take care of our teeth and gums, but few of us look forward to trips to the local chirurgien-dentiste.  In most cases, all you need to do is type in your zip code plus the words "den...

SECRETS OF THE FRENCH TV SHOW "CALL MY AGENT" EXPOSED

The TV show, which takes place at a Paris talent agency, is not only a great and entertaining watch, but also an extremely instructive one. Even though the show mostly focuses on the agents and their personal life, there is always a special guest star in each episode. All of these people are well...

France will hold a national debate on assisted suicide laws.

This week, France will launch a national debate on whether rules governing end-of-life care (assisted suicide) should be amended.

The consultation procedure comprises 150 French individuals who were chosen at random to debate the subject in sessions between now and March and submit thei...

French tech scene in 2022: predictions and expectations

In recent years, France's innovation ecosystem has flourished, solidifying its position as one of Europe's foremost centres for new business creation. The country has all the makings of a major player on the international startup scene thanks to a confluence of factors, including a large ...

The province of Quebec in Canada wants to prevent the majority of new arrivals who are unable to speak French from entering the country.

Premier Francois Legault of Quebec, Canada, is concerned about the demise of the French language and has instituted a new requirement for newcomers: fluency in French.

The nationalist Coalition Avenair Quebec party, led by Legault, was re-elected with a landslide in October, in large pa...

Macron will conclude his tour to the United States by meeting with French speakers in Louisiana

French President Emmanuel Macron will conclude his tour to the United States on Friday with a visit to Louisiana, where he will announce the establishment of a fund to subsidize French education in the state.

The visit is wonderful news for Louisiana French speakers who wish to maintain...

The road to enshrining abortion rights in the French constitution is rough.

The French National Assembly will vote on enshrining abortion rights in the country's constitution on November 24 and 28. MPs will examine two competing plans, one produced by the hard-left party France Unbowed and the other by Macron's Renaissance. Even if it passes, the route to success...

Jean-Baptiste Belley: French socialist parties want a public homage to France's first black legislator

A coalition of socialist parties in France's National Assembly has suggested a public homage to Jean-Baptiste Belley, the country's first black lawmaker.

After a racist incident happened during a parliamentary session last week, the Democratic and Republican Left group (GDR), a ...